State Food and Ag board to focus on food safety

The California Department of Food and Agriculture board is slated to discuss the Food Safety Modernization Act at its meeting Tuesday in Sacramento. The meeting is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the California Department of Food and Agriculture, 1220 N Street - Main Auditorium, Sacramento, CA 95814.

"Food safety is the most important thing for California's farmers and ranchers, and they rely on standards that evolve through research and scientific advances," said CDFA Secretary Karen Ross. "The Food Safety Modernization Act's proposed rules create stronger protections for consumers and embrace many of the voluntary practices California growers are already using in their fields and processing facilities."

In January, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed two new food safety regulations governing the production and processing of food products. The proposed rules, authorized by the 2010 Food Safety Modernization Act, are designed to minimize the risk of food borne illness in the nation's food supply. The FDA is now accepting public comments on the proposed rules before final rules are published.

"A large number of cultural and management practices are utilized on the farm for food production," said Craig McNamara, president of the CFDA board. "How these practices interact - food safety, conservation, and employee training - is something we need to explore and learn more about."

The board advises the governor and the CDFA secretary on agricultural issues and consumer needs.

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State Food and Ag board to focus on food safety

The California Department of Food and Agriculture board is slated to discuss the Food Safety Modernization Act at its meeting Tuesday in Sacramento. The meeting is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.